| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $129.70 | 8.576% | $140.8231 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.55 | 4.277% | $49.5837 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.40 | 8.513% | $100.266 | $100.27 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.29 | 7.424% | $29.316 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.43 | 8.718% | $91.7906 | $91.79 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.99 | 13.477% | $247.3685 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.65 | 7.170% | $95.0062 | $95.01 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.01 | $754.1541 | $754.16 | $754.10 | $754.20 | |